noun
Uncommon
infiltration
ihn-fihl-TRAY-shuhn
Infiltration (noun) means the act of secretly entering an organization, group, or place. Example: “The report detailed the spy's infiltration of the ministry over several years.”
noun
1
The act of secretly entering an organization, group, or place.
"The report detailed the spy's infiltration of the ministry over several years."
2
The gradual seeping of a liquid into a material or the ground.
"Poor infiltration of water into the soil led to flash flooding."
How to use infiltration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSecretly getting inside something, or a liquid slowly soaking through a material.
Common pairings
infiltration of the market
water infiltration
enemy infiltration
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Word forms
- Plural
- infiltrations
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The report detailed the spy's _____ of the ministry over several years.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin infiltratio, built on infiltrate.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for infiltration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “infiltration” mean?
The word “infiltration” means the act of secretly entering an organization, group, or place. In plain terms, secretly getting inside something, or a liquid slowly soaking through a material.
How do you pronounce “infiltration”?
“Infiltration” is pronounced ihn-fihl-TRAY-shuhn (/ˌɪnfəlˈtɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “infiltration” in a sentence?
Here is “infiltration” used in a sentence: “The report detailed the spy's infiltration of the ministry over several years.”
What part of speech is “infiltration”?
“Infiltration” is a noun.
Where does the word “infiltration” come from?
The word “infiltration” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin infiltratio, built on infiltrate.
Is “infiltration” a common word?
“Infiltration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “infiltration” have?
“Infiltration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of secretly entering an organization, group, or place.
